Monthly Archives: March 2020

Two Herbal Remedies for Sleep

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Ocimum gratissimum: Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Ocimum gratissimum is more commonly called African basil or clove basil. The plant is found in parts of Africa and South and Central America and is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family. A number of plants from this … Continue reading →

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Ageing and nutrition

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Robert Barrington

As we age a number of physiological changes occur. These changes include a general deterioration in the efficiency of most physiological parameters. In relation to nutrition, a reduction in the ability of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients occurs, and … Continue reading →

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More on Eggs and Blood Cholesterol

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a rich source of cholesterol. This cholesterol is contained mainly in the yolk of the eggs. Some sources claim that consumption of eggs is associated with detrimental health effects because of the cholesterol within the eggs. However, the … Continue reading →

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The Weight Loss Effects Of EGCG

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Green tea has been evidenced to possess weight loss effects in humans. Of the constituents of green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is thought to be partly responsible for the physiological effects of green tea, and may have particular weight loss … Continue reading →

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The Fluoride Content of Different Teas

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fluoride is almost ubiquitous in food. Because water contains trace amounts of fluoride naturally, and because fluoride is also added to drinking water, the mineral is present in nearly all foods. All drinks made with water are also likely to … Continue reading →

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Quercetin-3-O-Rutinoside

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Schinus molle (California Pepper)

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Moringa Oleifera: Chemical Composition

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Moringa Oleifera is a plant used in traditional medicine for a number of purposes. The wide range of medicinal uses reflects the rich nutritional content of the plant, particularly the leaves, extracts of which can be used to treat  cardiac … Continue reading →

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Moringa Oleifera: Antidepressant Herb?

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Plant contain a range of phytochemicals and many of these have been shown to benefit mental health. Much of this benefit comes from the ability of plant chemicals to reduce inflammation and inhibit cortisol release, two processes intricately linked to … Continue reading →

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